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2008 Kia Carens repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (44%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2008 Kia Carens repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Kia Carens

Engine not specified

Kia Carens in Great Britain
Dec 2014 - Aug 2015
Apr 2015

64300 mi
Another door lock, second of three to fail. Never fixed the third. 
May 2015

64600 mi
the hand brake was a constant tinkering but may 15 was a total redo 
Aug 2015

66000 mi

£1000
Car had the clutch go,constant reving,hand brake that never worked despite full renewal,3 door locks snapped,regular light bulb blow outs,broken seat belts...worst car ever had before head gasket blow out in August made me see sense and scrap it. 

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2008 Kia Carens 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

Kia Carens in Great Britain
Jan 2013 - Jul 2015
May 2015

91700 mi

£265
Dpf and egr removed and cleaned before replacement. 
Kia Carens in Great Britain
Nov 2009 - May 2015
Oct 2011

39500 mi
Brackets for anti roll bar replaced under warranty 
Sep 2012

52000 mi
The ventilation fan was making a loud ticking noise. 
Sep 2014

77000 mi

£80
Power steering and alternator ceased to operate during wet weather. Suspected slippage of drive belt. Update: The issue with the drive belt only occurred twice both during periods of heavy rain. No root cause could be identified by the dealer. 
May 2015

84000 mi
Ventilation fan ticking noise was never fixed. 

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2008 Kia Carens 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

Kia Carens in Great Britain
Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014

52000 mi

£170
Alternator failure 5 30"am on way to work car eventually broke down salvage yard alternator 108 pounds as new one was astronomical 60 pounds labour 

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2008 Kia Carens Repair Histories

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